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THE URINARY SYSTEM OR RENAL SYSTEM is the organ system that produces, stores, and eliminates urine.

In humans it includes two kidneys, two ureters, the bladder and the urethra. The female and male urinary system are very similar, differing only in the length of the urethra.[ The order of impurities being excreted from the kidneys: Kidneys Ureters Urinary Bladder Urethra The kidneys perform a number of tasks, such as: concentrating urine, regulating electrolytes, and maintaining acid-base homeostasis. The kidney excretes and re-absorbs electrolytes (e.g. sodium, potassium and calcium) under the influence of local and systemic hormones. pH balance is regulated by the excretion of bound acids and ammonium ions. In addition, they remove urea, a nitrogenous waste product from the metabolism of amino acids. The end point is a hyperosmolar solution carrying waste for storage in the bladder prior to urination. Humans produce about 2.9 liters of urine over 24 hours, although this amount may vary according to circumstances. Because the rate of filtration at the kidney is proportional to the glomerular filtration rate NEPHRON IS THE BASIC UNIT OF THE KIDNEY containing glomerulus, proximal tubule, loop of henle and the distal tubule. THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM is the system of glands, each of which secretes different types of hormones directly into the bloodstream (some of which are transported along nerve tracts[citation needed]) to maintain homeostasis. The endocrine system is in contrast to the exocrine system, which secretes its chemicals using ducts. Hormones are substances (chemical mediators) released from endocrine tissue into the bloodstream where they travel to target tissue and generate a response. Hormones regulate various human functions, including metabolism, growth and development, tissue function, sleep, and mood. The field of study dealing with the endocrine system and its disorders is endocrinology, a branch of internal medicine. Features of endocrine glands are, in general, their ductless nature, their vascularity, and usually the presence of intracellular vacuoles or granules storing their hormones. In contrast, exocrine glands, such as salivary glands, sweat glands, and glands within the gastrointestinal tract, tend to be much less vascular and have ducts or a hollow lumen. Endocrine glands are hypothalamus,pineal gland,pitutary gland,thyroid gland,parathyroid gland Pitutary gland is the most important glandwhich Is controlled by the hypothalamus RESPIRATORY SYSTEM: the organs used for breathing, the pharynx, larynx, trachea, bronchi, lungs, and diaphragm. ALVEOLUS is the smallest unit of the lung where gas exchane takes place i.e carbondioxide is released and oxygen is diffused into the blood Right Lung consists of three lobes upper, middle and lower Left lung consists of two lobes Lungs are covered by a thin covering called PLEURA Muscles of the body are covered by covering called FASCIA

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